The 132nd executive order from Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg repeals executive order 118 of 2008 and redefines elements fo the Indigent Defense Plan for the City of New York
The Office of the Public Advocate has dual roles in City government. The first is that of ombudsman, which means the office has a critical, charter-mandated constituent services function.The Public Advocate’s second key role in City government is that of a watchdog over city agencies.
This Executive Order by the Mayor announces the Authorization for the City to Apply for Funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009-Strengthening Communities Fund.